1646 Main StreetBrewster, MA 02631

Passage to a brighter futureLathamCenters

www.lathamcenters.orgwww.facebook.com/lathamcenters

Tours available on request

Director of Admissions: Susan LaPlant

slaplant@lathamcenters.org774-353-9237

Latham Adult Programs C a p e C o d , M a s s a c h u s e t t s

FACTS AT A GLANCE365 day residential programming

w Nursing staff oversee medical carew Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) oversees psychiatric carew Community Medical Doctors (Must have private health insurance if out of state)w Sensory Supportsw Community Therapistsw MAP Certified Staff

w State Agencyw Private Funding

w Council on Accreditation (COA)w MA Department of Developmental Services

w Available for certain populations

w ISPA, NATSAP, ADDP, AACRC, PWSAUSA, PWSA NE, PWS Alliance NY

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Latham Centers is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

TTY and ASCII Users: 800-720-3480

Latham Centers maintains group homes in local residential neighborhoods throughout beautiful Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts close to work sites and social, recreational and healthcare resources. Staff provides residents with the necessary supports to attend school, work and activities in the community.

w Activity/leisure programming on and off campus to develop and maintain relationships

w Group home community residences serving 4-5 adults - Overnight/day staff - Single bedrooms - Food security where appropriate

w Shared living community residences each serving 1 adult

w Exercise Programming - Special Olympics - Gym Memberships - Positive behavioral supports - Individual services plans to meet unique needsw Latham Players Theater Troop

w Animal Care - Donkey Therapy (Asinotherapy)

w Circle of Courage™ Philosophy

Adult Population

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w Project Forward (Cape Cod Community College)w Community Based Day Programsw Job Coachingw Animal Care - Pet Sitting - Dog Walkingw Volunteer Opportunitiesw Transportation and Safety Trainingw Vocational Training - Job Searching/Application Process - Resume Building - Interview Skills - Personal Financial Management

w We work with families and funding sources to ensure a very informative tour and in-depth understanding of our programs and admissions process. - Open Communication - Access to daily program notes

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Belonging * Generosity * Mastery * Independence

PWS is a life threatening genetic disorder that manifests itself with insatiable appetite, mild to moderate developmental delays, and emotional and behavioral problems. The syndrome occurs 1 in 12,000 to 15,000 births on average, and is found in all races and ethnic groups. One child is born every day with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

w Co-Ed Population (ages 22+)w Prader-Willi Syndrome (and other syndromes with hyperphagia)w Depressive Disorders w Anxiety Disorders w Mood Disordersw Post Traumatic Stress Disorders w Asperger’s Disorders w Bipolar Disorders

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